Head to head

Xiaomi 18 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 269,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 11.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 269,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date late 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno-series (expected) Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB options 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1) 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps) 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected) Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast wired 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth v6.0 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi 18 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Xiaomi 18 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 is listed at PKR 269,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 18 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 18 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.